Name of Learner: Grade & Section:

Subject: TECHNICAL DRAWING 7 Teacher: Score:

Lesson: Quarter 2 Week 1 LAS 1

Activity Title: Read and Write Measurements using English System
Learning Target: Identify Measurements using English System (Inch).
Reference (s): CBLM 2009 Drafting Technology/Perform Mensuration and Calculation
LAS Writers: Mary Grace T. Primallon, Gaylord C. Murcia, Nerly V. Borja, and
Denise Mae O. De Guzman

Measurements
The word measurement comes from the Greek word “metron”, meaning limited proportion. The
meter (U.S.:meter) was standardized as the unit for length after the French Revolution, and it has
been adopted throughout the world. Metric scale is applied when the meter is used for the linear
measurement.
Accurate measurement is essential in many fields, measuring accurately is a skill that should be
developed. Inaccurate measurement would mean a waste of time, effort and materials. The
development of skills in measuring starts with the ability to read measurements.
Two Systems of Measurement
There are two system of measurement: English system which originated in England and the
Metric system or the Systems International (S.I), which originated in France.
In the English system, the inch is divided into 16 graduation lines and the smallest graduation is
read as 1/16. To read measurement exceeding 1 inch say 2” and for smaller graduations, it is read
and written as 2 4/16 or 2 ¼.

ACTIVITY:
A. INSTRUCTION: Using the figure below, identify the measurements in Inches (in or “) indicated
by the extension lines. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.

B. Answer the following question. Use a separate sheet for your answer.
1. What word comes from the Greek word metron, which means limited proportion? (2pts.)
2. In the English system, inch is divided into how many graduation lines? (2pts.)
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